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Basic knowledge for patients looking for information before visiting the clinic

A collection of informative articles about general surgery, minor surgery, wound care, and common questions from patients in Fang, Chiang Mai, Mae Ai, and Chai Prakan, to help you decide before consulting a doctor

Illustration for an article about hemorrhoid stages and symptom severity at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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What Are the Stages of Hemorrhoids?

A patient-friendly guide about hemorrhoid stages and symptom severity, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about abscess drainage at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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What Is Abscess Drainage?

A patient-friendly guide about abscess drainage, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about returning to work after minor surgery at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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How Many Days Off Work Are Needed After Minor Surgery?

A patient-friendly guide about returning to work after minor surgery, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about cases that may be suitable for minor surgery in a clinic at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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Which Cases Are Suitable for Minor Surgery in a Clinic?

A patient-friendly guide about cases that may be suitable for minor surgery in a clinic, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about fasting before minor surgery at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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Do You Need to Fast Before Minor Surgery?

A patient-friendly guide about fasting before minor surgery, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about how long lipoma surgery may take at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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How Long Does Lipoma Surgery Usually Take?

A patient-friendly guide about how long lipoma surgery may take, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about minor surgery in a clinic setting at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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What Is Minor Surgery?

A patient-friendly guide about minor surgery in a clinic setting, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about the difference between ultrasound and physical examination at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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How Are Ultrasound and Physical Examination Different?

A patient-friendly guide about the difference between ultrasound and physical examination, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about first assessment steps for abdominal pain at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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What Tests May Be Considered First for Abdominal Pain?

A patient-friendly guide about first assessment steps for abdominal pain, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article

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